http://www.fantasysp.com Click for more info e4613c052c264fcd88e9102d3f388674 Copyright 2012 2255147 Chris Nelson (wrist) went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored Tuesday in his second minor league rehab game with Triple-A Colorado Springs. [...]

Read more Chris Nelson news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Chris_Nelson/2255147/chris-nelson-wrist-went-3-for-4-with-a-double-an-rbi-and 2255147 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:41:11 EST rotoworld.com 1 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Chris_Nelson/2255147/chris-nelson-wrist-went-3-for-4-with-a-double-an-rbi-and Joe Mauer described it as a curveball.

Whatever it was, it was surprisingly good late in the game; Walters threw 15 of his 27 breaking balls in the final three innings of the game. He got seven of his final nine outs with it, and threw it as his final pitch on all five of his strikeouts in the last three innings. In the eighth inning, when Walters struck outside the side on 10 pitches, five of them were breaking balls

Read more Joe Mauer news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Joe_Mauer/2255146/the-breaking-ball-pj-walters-used-to-beat-the-white-sox 2255146 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:40:22 EST Twins Now 2 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Joe_Mauer/2255146/the-breaking-ball-pj-walters-used-to-beat-the-white-sox Lance Berkman confirmed that he will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on either Thursday or Friday in Houston. Berkman returned home with his family Monday night and has a consultation scheduled with Dr. [...]

Read more Lance Berkman news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Lance_Berkman/2255139/lance-berkman-confirmed-that-he-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery 2255139 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:36:07 EST rotoworld.com 6 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Lance_Berkman/2255139/lance-berkman-confirmed-that-he-will-have-arthroscopic-surgery Jason Marquis been berry, berry good to MLB Trade Rumors." Marquis has played for seven teams, and been rumored to go to countless others. Marquis and the New York Mets have been linked often enough in rumors that it was newsworthy this week, after the Minnesota Twins released him, that the Mets weren't pursuing the Staten Island native. But the well-traveled Marquis has been traded several times. Let's take a closer look at what actually has transpired for this Atlanta Braves' first round pick back in 1996. Marquis had established himself in Atlanta...

Read more Jason Marquis news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jason_Marquis/2255138/jack-of-all-trades-jason-marquis 2255138 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35:22 EST MLBTradeRumors 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jason_Marquis/2255138/jack-of-all-trades-jason-marquis Aroldis Chapman to be named the Reds’ closer finally got their wish, but that is hardly the only change to the rankings this week.  Heath Bell has rediscovered himself, J.J. Putz is imploding and much more.  Let’s take a look at how everything currently stands:

Closers currently on the DL: Sergio Santos, Drew Stanton, Kyle Farnsworth, Huston Street, David RobertsonClosers out for the year: Brian Wilson, Ryan Madson, Joakim Soria, Mariano RiveraClosers Removed Over The Past Week: Sean Marshall, Henry Rodrigue

Read more Aroldis Chapman news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Aroldis_Chapman/2255137/closer-rankings-may-23-2012-heath-bell-surging-aroldis-chapman-emerges-amp-more 2255137 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35:22 EST rotoprofessor 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Aroldis_Chapman/2255137/closer-rankings-may-23-2012-heath-bell-surging-aroldis-chapman-emerges-amp-more Ichiro Suzuki produced two singles in four at-bats Tuesday against the Rangers, extending his hitting streak to five games. Suzuki is batting .381 (8 for 21) with one double, one triple, two RBI and five runs in that span. [...]

Read more Ichiro Suzuki news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Ichiro_Suzuki/2255136/ichiro-extends-streak-to-five-games 2255136 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35:03 EST CBSSports.com 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Ichiro_Suzuki/2255136/ichiro-extends-streak-to-five-games Tony Gwynn had a season-high three hits on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He finished with two runs and two RBI as well. Gwynn is batting .375 (12 for 32) with four RBI during an eight-game hitting streak. [...]

Read more Tony Gwynn news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Tony_Gwynn/2255135/gwynn-making-most-of-pt 2255135 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35:03 EST CBSSports.com 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Tony_Gwynn/2255135/gwynn-making-most-of-pt Andrew Bailey (thumb) has started a throwing program as the team's spring complex in Fort Myers. Bailey has progressed to throwing from 60 feet on flat ground. [...]

Read more Andrew Bailey news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Andrew_Bailey/2255134/bailey-begins-throwing-program 2255134 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35:03 EST CBSSports.com 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Andrew_Bailey/2255134/bailey-begins-throwing-program Andre Ethier told Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times that he has not put a deadline on extension talks with the Dodgers. "We'll take a look at whatever they bring to us," said Ethier, who is due to hit free agency following the season. [...]

Read more Andre Ethier news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Andre_Ethier/2255132/andre-ethier-told-bill-shaikin-of-the-los-angeles-times-that 2255132 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:31:05 EST rotoworld.com 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Andre_Ethier/2255132/andre-ethier-told-bill-shaikin-of-the-los-angeles-times-that
The good: Rockies Third baseman Chris Nelson, on a rehab assignment as he comes back from an injured wrist, had three hits, including a double, and scored two runs. Left fielder Andrew Brown also had three hits, including a double, with two RBIs.

The bad: Lefty reliever Rex Brothers, in his first start since being sent down last weekend, continues to struggle with command. In two innings, he walked two, allowed two hits and gave up a run. He did strike out five, showing that his dynamic stuff is very effective — when he can harness it

Read more Chris Nelson news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Chris_Nelson/2255131/rockies-minor-league-report-nelson-hits-brothers-struggles-at-triple-a 2255131 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:22 EST All Things Rockies 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Chris_Nelson/2255131/rockies-minor-league-report-nelson-hits-brothers-struggles-at-triple-a Drew Storen attempting to return at the All-Star break, manager Davey Johnson stated he is opting for a “closer by committee” approach to the ninth inning in Washington. Tyler Clippard received his first ninth inning save opportunity of the year, and closed it down by retiring each batter faced with one strikeout. Clippard stated [...]

Read more Drew Storen news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Drew_Storen/2255128/tyler-clippard-as-closer 2255128 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:22 EST fangraphs.com 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Drew_Storen/2255128/tyler-clippard-as-closer Norichika Aoki.

Read more Norichika Aoki news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Norichika_Aoki/2255122/aoki-earns-more-playing-time 2255122 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:25:22 EST Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 17 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Norichika_Aoki/2255122/aoki-earns-more-playing-time Scott Podsednik, who wasn't in the big leagues last season, becomes the sixth center fielder to start a game for the Red Sox as the team plays the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, which also marks the end of a 20 games-in-20-days stretch for the Sox.Podsednik's last big-league start came on Sept. 9, 2010, for the Dodgers, who had acquired him from the Royals in a trading-deadline deal. He spent last season playing for Philadelphia's Triple-A team in Lehigh Valley, and after a spirited attempt to win a job with the Phils in camp this spring -- the Phils chose to keep Juan Pierre instead -- Podsednik was returned to the Iron Pigs.

Read more Juan Pierre news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Juan_Pierre/2255121/podsednik-becomes-bostons-6th-cf 2255121 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:25:22 EST espnboston.com 17 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Juan_Pierre/2255121/podsednik-becomes-bostons-6th-cf Gregor Blanco is not in the Giants' starting lineup Wednesday against the Brewers. Just a day of rest for Blanco, who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday and is hitless over his last 10 at-bats. [...]

Read more Gregor Blanco news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gregor_Blanco/2255116/gregor-blanco-is-not-in-the-giants-starting-lineup-wednesday 2255116 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:21:10 EST rotoworld.com 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Gregor_Blanco/2255116/gregor-blanco-is-not-in-the-giants-starting-lineup-wednesday [...]

Read more Josh Thole news]]> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Josh_Thole/2255115/thole-concussion-was-moved-to-the-15-day-dl-on-tuesday-mlbcom 2255115 Wed, 23 May 2012 12:20:56 EST rotowire.com 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Josh_Thole/2255115/thole-concussion-was-moved-to-the-15-day-dl-on-tuesday-mlbcom